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IDP for Indonesia (Vienna 1949)

IDP 1949 + ใบขับขี่ไทย

From THB 1,200 + THB 6051-2 working days
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THB 1,200 + THB 605
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
1-2 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
4
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Driving in Indonesia: IDP 1949 + ใบขับขี่ไทย.

NYC Legal handles certified translation, MoFA/embassy legalisation when required, and Thai DLT coordination to issue your IDP using the Vienna 1949 format.

We recommend completing the IDP 1-2 weeks before departure. Both the IDP and the original Thai licence must be carried at all times, and most rental companies require sight of both.

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — IDP for Indonesia (Vienna 1949)

  1. Send documents

    Thai licence, passport, 2x 2-inch photos

  2. Translate + legalise

    Target language + legalisation as required for Indonesia

  3. DLT issuance

    THB 605, same-day at the DLT

  4. Delivery

    Delivered within 1-2 working days

Frequently asked questions

How long can I drive in Indonesia?

3-12 months in most cases before a local licence is required.

Do I need to carry my Thai licence too?

Yes — the IDP is a translation only; police will inspect both.

What if my Thai licence expires?

Renew the Thai licence first, then issue a new IDP.

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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

284. What are the notary fees for authenticating an expat condominium lease agreement in Thailand?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

360. What kind of income proof is required for digital nomads applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

283. Do Belgian and Spanish sworn translators offer express translation services for urgent business contracts?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

445. Do you offer Indian PAN card application services for Thai individuals wanting to invest in Indian mutual funds?

Due diligence packs run to hundreds of pages, so translation memory keeps contract terminology consistent across every document and keeps the budget predictable. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

423. In cross-border litigation, can your lawyers certify translated court judgments for execution in foreign jurisdictions?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

527. Do large-scale industrial manufacturing plants need certified professional engineers to sign off on Type 3 Factory (Ror Ngor 4) blueprints?

For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

484. Can I hire a personal assistant to handle emergency government documents, like reporting a lost passport to the Tourist Police?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

545. What types of businesses benefit the most from registering a New Plant Variety Protection certificate?

Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

330. Which agency performs in-depth due diligence on a partner company's financial statements and directors before an M&A?

Due diligence packs run to hundreds of pages, so translation memory keeps contract terminology consistent across every document and keeps the budget predictable. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

347. Is there a rush service to obtain a Thai Police Clearance within 7 days for an urgent overseas job posting?

The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

10 of 816 curated questions · cited to Immigration, DOPA, Land Transport, Department of Employment, BOI and the Revenue Department · fees quoted on request

816 questions from foreigners living in Thailand — answered by NYC Legal

Q95482.At which stage of Thai driving licences and converting a foreign licence is the TM30 acknowledgement slip required, and which office receives it?

Driving licences are issued by the Department of Land Transport. Foreign applicants present a passport with a qualifying non-tourist visa, a certificate of residence from Immigration or their embassy, and a medical certificate. Holders of a valid foreign licence may be exempted from certain tests under the Department's regulations. Keep the bundle paired original-to-Thai-translation, with signed copies of every relevant passport page. Watch out: leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit immediately voids an existing permission to stay. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95528.How should a dual national prepare for Thai driving licences and converting a foreign licence so nothing is missing or filed late?

Driving licences are issued by the Department of Land Transport. Foreign applicants present a passport with a qualifying non-tourist visa, a certificate of residence from Immigration or their embassy, and a medical certificate. Holders of a valid foreign licence may be exempted from certain tests under the Department's regulations. Keep the bundle paired original-to-Thai-translation, with signed copies of every relevant passport page. Watch out: leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit immediately voids an existing permission to stay. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95800.How should a dual national prepare for VIP concierge and urgent document handling for expatriate executives so nothing is missing or filed late?

Executive document work usually chains several authorities: translation, legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs, embassy submission, then Immigration or the Department of Employment. Sequencing the chain and issuing the right powers of attorney up front avoids repeat trips. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95203.Can TM30 residence notification be handled online, and how does that differ from filing in person?

Under section 38 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 the housemaster, owner or hotel manager accommodating a foreigner must notify Immigration (TM30) within 24 hours of arrival at the residence; notification may be made in person, by post or through the Immigration Bureau's online system. Check first whether the receiving office accepts online submission or requires attendance in person, since individual Immigration offices differ in practice. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95574.At which stage of wills and estates of foreigners in Thailand is certified translations and legalised documents required, and which office receives it?

Wills and estate administration in Thailand follow Book VI of the Civil and Commercial Code. A will may take several forms, including the ordinary written will attested by two witnesses or a public document made before an official, and appointing an estate administrator requires a petition to the court with jurisdiction. Keep the bundle paired original-to-Thai-translation, with signed copies of every relevant passport page. Watch out: leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit immediately voids an existing permission to stay. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95162.At which stage of TM30 residence notification is a foreign driving licence with a certified translation required, and which office receives it?

Under section 38 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 the housemaster, owner or hotel manager accommodating a foreigner must notify Immigration (TM30) within 24 hours of arrival at the residence; notification may be made in person, by post or through the Immigration Bureau's online system. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: failing to file the TM30 or the 90-day report on time carries a fine under the Immigration Act and can affect the next extension application. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95450.How should an investor holding shares in a Thai company prepare for work permits and foreigners' right to work so nothing is missing or filed late?

Foreigners' employment is governed by the Royal Decree on the Management of Foreigners' Employment B.E. 2560, as amended in B.E. 2561: a work permit from the Department of Employment must be in place before work starts, and changes of employer or job description must be notified or approved as the law requires. A workable order is: confirm the current visa status and the remaining deadline, gather originals with translations, then book an appointment and file with the office responsible for your registered address. Watch out: failing to file the TM30 or the 90-day report on time carries a fine under the Immigration Act and can affect the next extension application. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95702.At which stage of tax residency and the certificate of residence (R.O.21) is a medical certificate required, and which office receives it?

A person present in Thailand for an aggregate of 180 days in a tax year is a Thai tax resident under section 41 of the Revenue Code, and may request a certificate of residence (form R.O.21) from the Revenue Department in order to claim double-tax-treaty benefits. A workable order is: confirm the current visa status and the remaining deadline, gather originals with translations, then book an appointment and file with the office responsible for your registered address. Watch out: foreign-issued documents must complete the correct legalisation chain before a Thai authority will accept them. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95386.How should a permanent resident renewing residence documents prepare for LTR and DTV long-stay visas so nothing is missing or filed late?

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is administered by the Board of Investment through ltr.boi.go.th, with categories for wealthy global citizens, pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals. The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a multiple-entry visa applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa system. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: rules, forms and application windows are revised periodically — confirm on the official website before travelling to file. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95122.How should the heir of a foreigner holding assets in Thailand prepare for Thai naturalisation and dual nationality so nothing is missing or filed late?

Thai naturalisation is governed by the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 as amended, filed through the Special Branch Police or the provincial administration, and assessed on residence status, conduct, Thai language ability and settled means of living. A workable order is: confirm the current visa status and the remaining deadline, gather originals with translations, then book an appointment and file with the office responsible for your registered address. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

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How long does Expat Vip take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days, counted from receipt of complete originals.
Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What do you need to start Expat Vip?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
Will the Expat Vip result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.

Expat Vip

Our "Expat Vip" workflow is built to close in a single pass — document review, certified translation, step-by-step legalization and delivery all run inside one International Document Services engagement. We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. Files are signed off by an attorney registered as a Notarial Services Attorney with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, working alongside Ministry of Justice-recognized translators and our consular liaison desk. The written quote lists the professional fee, official government rates with no markup, and shipping at cost — no hidden extras — under either a standard 5-7 business day or a rush 1-3 business day schedule.

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FAQ

How long does Expat Vip take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days, counted from receipt of complete originals.
Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What do you need to start Expat Vip?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
Will the Expat Vip result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.

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เอกสารออกจากต่างประเทศ?
Yes → ตรวจสอบขั้นตอนรับรองในประเทศต้นทางก่อนนำเข้าไทย
No → ดำเนินการรับรองในไทยได้เลย
ต้องใช้ประกอบการทำงานหรือพำนักในไทย?
Yes → จัดชุดเอกสารให้สอดคล้องกับข้อกำหนดของหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง
No → จัดทำตามวัตถุประสงค์ที่ปลายทางกำหนด
มีกำหนดเวลาที่จำกัด?
Yes → ประสานลำดับงานแบบขนานและติดต่อเจ้าหน้าที่เพื่อประเมินกรอบเวลา
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